Privacy Policy

At The Banking Times, accessible from https://thebankingtimes.in, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application.

1. About Our Services
The Banking Times provides financial and banking-related news, updates, and informational content through:
Our website, and
Our Android mobile application, which uses WebView technology to display the same website content inside the app.
The mobile app does not provide separate services outside the website.

2. Information We Collect
We may collect limited personal and non-personal information when you interact with our website or mobile app, including:
Name (if voluntarily provided)
Email address (newsletter, contact forms, or subscriptions)
IP address
Browser type and device information
Operating system and basic app usage data (for performance and analytics)
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as financial details, passwords, or government identification numbers.

3. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
Improve website and app performance
Personalize user experience
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Deliver news alerts and notifications
Display relevant advertisements
Maintain security and prevent misuse

4. Mobile Application (WebView App)
Our mobile application uses WebView technology to load and display content directly from our website.
The app does not collect any additional personal data beyond what is collected on the website.
All interactions within the app are governed by this same Privacy Policy.
Any data collection occurs through the website content displayed inside the app.

5. Push Notifications
Our mobile app may send push notifications to inform users about:
Breaking news
Important updates
New content published on The Banking Times
Push notifications are optional and can be enabled or disabled at any time through your device settings.
We do not send spam or unrelated promotional notifications.

6. Cookies
We use cookies to:
Understand user behavior
Improve website functionality
Serve personalized or non-personalized ads
You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

7. Google AdSense & Advertising
We may use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising services.
Google may use cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show ads based on prior visits.
Users can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Third-party advertisers have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website and app may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Users should review their privacy policies separately.

9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Your Consent
By using our website or mobile application, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Email: admin@thebankingtimes.com
Website: https://thebankingtimes.in